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title: Carter Viss
date: 2025-03-12T08:47:00-05:00
author: Jennifer Vermeer
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#  Carter Viss

 

 

 

 ![]() Carter Viss is a marine biologist living in Jupiter, Florida. After recovering from the severe injuries he sustained when struck by a boat, he dedicated his life to inspiring others, including through the [Carter Viss Foundation](https://cartervissfoundation.org/about/). Along with his mother, Leila, and father, Chuck, he co-authored *[Found in the Wake](https://a.co/d/2tdqP4M)*, a book that shares his story and their reflections on grief and healing.

 

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## Articles by Carter Viss

  [     ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/iatpianofeature.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=45f4aa5a&v=7cdceeb31cedc5484becaea2b254b754524c9fd1d2fc906e072e2a55a3a76a95)   Interviews 

 Apr 01, 2025 

### Finding Faith and Adaptation Through Piano

 By Carter Viss and Leila Viss

The gift of music offers a way to overcome grief and experience healing. How does music serve as a source of strength and solace?

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